GRI Indicators

1. Strategy and Analysis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Degree of Compliance

 

Info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1

 

Introduction by the CEO or Supervisory Board chairman

 

 

Introduction by the President & CEO

1.2

 

Key sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities

 

 

Goals and Future Topics
Vision and Goals
Environmental Protection
Research and Development
Demographic Change

2. Organizational Profile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Degree of Compliance

 

Info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.1

 

Name of the organization

 

 

About this Report

2.2

 

Primary brands, products and services

 

 

Group Structure and Operations
Key Products and Services

2.3

 

Business areas and operational structure

 

 

Legal Structure

2.4

 

Location of organization’s headquarters

 

 

Legal Structure

2.5

 

Countries in which the organization’s major operations are located

 

 

Sales and Production Sites
Group Structure and Operations

2.6

 

Nature of ownership

 

 

Legal Structure
Shareholder Structure

2.7

 

Markets

 

 

Group Structure and Operations
Key Products and Services
 Major Markets and Competitive Positions

2.8

 

Scale of the reporting organization

 

 

KPIs
Group Structure and Operations
External Sales by Customer Headquarters
Shareholder Structure
Headcount Trend

2.9

 

Significant changes during the reporting period

 

 

Key Events 2013 – 2014
New Production Site in Germany
 Key Events Affecting Business Performance

2.10

 

Awards received in the reporting period

 

 

Dialogue with Stakeholders
Environmental Awards
Compensation and Social Benefits
Children

3. Report Parameters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Degree of Compliance

 

Info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report Profile

 

 

 

 

3.1

 

Reporting period

 

 

About this Report

3.2

 

Date of most recent previous report

 

 

About this Report

3.3

 

Reporting cycle

 

 

About this Report

3.4

 

Contact for questions regarding the report

 

 

Contact

 

 

Report Scope and Limitations

 

 

 

 

3.5

 

Process for defining report content

 

 

About this Report
Dialogue with Stakeholders

3.6

 

Boundary of the report

 

 

About this Report

3.7

 

Limitations on the scope of the report

 

 

About this Report

3.8

 

Joint Ventures. Tochterunternehmen. Outsourcing

 

 

About this Report

3.9

 

Data measurement techniques

 

 

Controlled Documents and Controlling Instruments
Environmental Performance Assessment
Air
Environmental Assessments
Prevention

3.10

 

Effect of any re-statements of information provided in earlier reports

 

 

Environmental Performance Assessment
Air

3.11

 

Changes in the scope and boundary of the report or in the measurement methods applied

 

 

Energy
Air
Prevention
Accidents and Incidents

3.12

 

GRI index in tabular form with page numbers

 

 

GRI Indicators

3.13

 

Assurance: external assurance for the report

 

 

This report has not been assured by external third parties.

4. Governance, Commitments and Engagement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Degree of Compliance

 

Info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Governance

 

 

 

 

4.1

 

Governance

 

 

Management and Supervision
 Work in the Committees

4.2

 

Independence of the Supervisory Board chairman

 

 

Management and Supervision

4.3

 

Governance body and/or independent members of management

 

 

Management and Supervision

4.4

 

Mechanisms for shareholders and employees to provide recommendations to the Executive Board or Supervisory Board

 

 

Management and Supervision
Idea Management
Employee Representation
 WACKER Communicates Closely with Capital Markets
 Corporate Governance Reporting

4.5

 

Linkage between Executive Board compensation and the organization’s performance

 

 

Personnel Responsibility
 Compensation Report

4.6

 

Processes in place for the governance bodies to ensure avoidance of conflicts of interest

 

 

Compliance
 Corporate Governance Report and Declaration on Corporate Management

4.7

 

Expertise of the governance bodies in sustainability issues

 

 

Management Structures for Sustainability
Personnel Responsibility
 Targets for Supervisory Board Composition

4.8

 

Mission statements, corporate values and codes of conduct

 

 

Vision and Goals
Business Principles
Controlled Documents and Controlling Instruments

4.9

 

Procedures of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board for overseeing sustainability performance

 

 

Management Structures for Sustainability
Personnel Responsibility
Management Systems
Controlled Documents and Controlling Instruments

4.10

 

Processes for evaluating the performance of the Executive Board

 

 

 Corporate Governance

 

 

Commitments to External Initiatives

 

 

 

 

4.11

 

Implementation of the precautionary principle

 

 

Voluntary Commitments
Environmental Protection
Prevention
 Risk Management Report

4.12

 

Support of external initiatives

 

 

Voluntary Commitments
Air
Product Safety
Work-Life Balance
Politics and NGOs

4.13

 

Principal memberships in industry and business associations

 

 

Voluntary Commitments
Dialogue and Awards
Transport Safety
TUIS: Accident Assistance
Politics and NGOs

 

 

Stakeholder Engagement

 

 

 

 

4.14

 

Stakeholder groups engaged by the organization

 

 

Dialogue with Stakeholders

4.15

 

Selection of stakeholders

 

 

About this Report
Dialogue with Stakeholders

4.16

 

Approaches to stakeholder engagement (type/frequency)

 

 

Dialogue with Stakeholders
Dialogue and Awards

4.17

 

Statements on key topics and concerns raised by stakeholders

 

 

Dialogue with Stakeholders

5. Performance Indicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Degree of Compliance

 

Info

1

We do not provide information on this aspect, because it is not possible to ascertain data. Apart from being highly complex, the quantification of such data is subject to factors beyond our control (e.g. pricing trends). We will thus still be unable to quantify these data in the future.

2

We currently do not report the weight or volume of the materials used, because the data are confidential.

3

We report these data only partially, because the percentage has no bearing on our business and it would be too complex to collate data.

4

We still do not provide information on the percentage. Having joined the “Together for Sustainability” initiative, we will be able to assess our 400 main suppliers on this point, among others, by the end of 2016.

5

We do not provide further information on this aspect, because, in general, we give our employees the opportunity to organize themselves as labor unions.

6

We do not provide further information on this aspect, because our hiring process and the conditions set down in our groupwide Code of Teamwork & Leadership ensure that no child labor is used.

7

We do not provide further information on this aspect, because our employment process and the conditions set down in our groupwide Code of Teamwork & Leadership ensure that no forced or compulsory labor is used.

8

We do not provide information on this aspect, because it is not possible to ascertain data. The information required is not collated when training is held.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Economic

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management approach

 

 

Group Structure and Operations
Vision and Goals
Neighbors

 

 

Aspect: Economic Performance

 

 

 

 

EC1

 

Direct economic value generated and distributed

 

 

KPIs
WACKER’s Donations and Sponsorships
 Statement of Income of the WACKER Group
 03 Income Taxes

EC2

 

Financial implications of climate change

 

1

 

Environmental Protection Costs
Environmental Performance Assessment
Energy
Air
 The WACKER Group’s Prospects

EC3

 

Company’s defined benefit plan obligations

 

 

Compensation and Social Benefits
 13 Provisions for Pensions

EC4

 

Financial assistance received from government

 

 

iC4
Publicly Funded Research Projects

 

 

Aspect: Market Presence

 

 

 

 

EC6

 

Spending on locally-based suppliers

 

 

Customer and Supplier Management
Regional Procurement

EC7

 

Senior management hired from the local community

 

 

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

 

 

Aspect: Indirect Economic Impacts

 

 

 

 

EC8

 

Infrastructure investments and services provided for public benefit

 

 

Logistics and Transport
Neighbors
Schools

 

 

Environmental

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management approach

 

 

Goals & Outlook [Environmental Protection]
Business Principles
Management Structures for Sustainability
Management Systems
Controlled Documents and Controlling Instruments
Compliance
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection Costs
Environmental Protection in Production
Integrated Production
Energy
Air
Sustainable Mobility Strategy
Water
Waste
Nature Conservation and Biodiversity
Logistics and Transport
Product Stewardship

 

 

Aspect: Materials

 

 

 

 

EN1

 

Materials used by weight or volume

 

2

 

Integrated Production
Waste
 Procurement and Logistics

EN2

 

Percentage of materials used that are recycled input materials

 

 

Integrated Production
Waste

 

 

Aspect: Energy

 

 

 

 

EN3

 

Direct energy consumption by primary energy sources

 

 

Energy Consumption

EN4

 

Indirect energy consumption by primary source

 

 

Energy Consumption

EN5

 

Energy savings

 

 

Integrated Production
Energy

EN6

 

Energy-efficient products and services

 

 

Product Stewardship

 

 

Aspect: Water

 

 

 

 

EN8

 

Total water withdrawal by source

 

 

Water Consumption Tested Using the Global Water Tool©

EN9

 

Water sources significantly affected by withdrawal of water

 

 

Water Consumption Tested Using the Global Water Tool©

EN10

 

Percentage and total volume of water recycled and reused

 

 

Water Consumption Tested Using the Global Water Tool©

 

 

Aspect: Biodiversity

 

 

 

 

EN11

 

Use of land in protected areas

 

 

Nature Conservation and Biodiversity

EN12

 

Significant impacts of activities in protected areas

 

 

Nature Conservation and Biodiversity

EN14

 

Strategies on protecting biodiversity

 

 

Nature Conservation and Biodiversity

 

 

Aspect: Emissions, Effluents, and Waste

 

 

 

 

EN16

 

Direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions

 

 

Air

EN17

 

Other relevant greenhouse gas emissions (e.g. caused by business trips)

 

 

Air

EN18

 

Initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

 

 

Goals & Outlook [Environmental Protection]
Integrated Production
Air

EN19

 

Emissions of ozone-depleting substances by weight

 

 

Emissions to Air

EN20

 

NOx, SOx, and other significant air emissions by weight

 

 

Emission of Air Pollutants

EN21

 

Water discharge

 

 

Water Consumption / Emissions to Water

EN22

 

Waste by type and disposal method

 

 

Waste

EN23

 

Releases of hazardous substances by number and volume

 

 

Accidents and Incidents

 

 

Aspect: Products and Services

 

 

 

 

EN26

 

Initiatives to mitigate environmental impacts of products and services

 

 

iC4 – Electricity on Tap
Product Stewardship

EN27

 

Percentage of products and packaging that are reclaimed

 

3

 

Waste
Reducing Shipment Routes

 

 

Aspect: Compliance

 

 

 

 

EN28

 

Fines/sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations

 

 

Compliance Cases

 

 

Aspect: Transport

 

 

 

 

EN29

 

Environmental impacts of transporting

 

 

Sustainable Mobility Strategy
Logistics and Transport

 

 

Aspect: Overall

 

 

 

 

EN30

 

Environmental protection expenditures

 

 

Environmental Protection Costs

 

 

Social Performance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Labor Practices

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management approach

 

 

Goals & Outlook [Management]
Goals & Outlook [Safety]
Goals & Outlook [Employees]
Business Principles
Management Structures for Sustainability
Personnel Responsibility
Management Systems
Prevention
Headcount Trend
Personnel Development
Advanced Training
Talent Management and Managerial Staff
Demographic Change
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity
Employee Representation
Health Management

 

 

Aspect: Employment

 

 

 

 

LA1

 

Total workforce by employment type and region

 

 

Headcount Trend
Part-Time Employees

LA2

 

Total employee turnover by age group, gender, and region

 

 

2014 Employee Turnover Rate – Men and Women

LA3

 

Benefits provided to full-time employees only

 

 

Compensation and Social Benefits

 

 

Aspect: Labor/Management Relations

 

 

 

 

LA4

 

Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements

 

 

Employee Representation

LA5

 

Minimum notice period(s) regarding significant operational changes

 

 

Headcount Trend
We act according to the German Works Constitution Act (BetrVG). It does not specify a quantified minimum notice period.

 

 

Aspect: Occupational Health and Safety

 

 

 

 

LA7

 

Injuries, absenteeism and work-related fatalities

 

 

Workplace Accidents Involving Permanent Staff and Temporary Workers
Health Programs

LA8

 

Risk control and programs with respect to serious diseases

 

 

title
Health Management
Health Programs
Pandemic-Preparedness Plan

 

 

Aspect: Training and Education

 

 

 

 

LA10

 

Hours of training by employee category

 

 

Advanced Training

LA11

 

Skills management and lifelong learning

 

 

Advanced Training
Talent Management and Managerial Staff

LA12

 

Performance and career development reviews

 

 

Advanced Training
Talent Management and Managerial Staff

 

 

Aspect: Diversity and Equal Opportunity

 

 

 

 

LA13

 

Composition of senior management and employee structure (e.g. age/gender/culture)

 

 

2014 Demographic Analysis of German and International Sites
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity
 Executive Board
 Targets for Supervisory Board Composition

LA14

 

Compensation by gender and employee category

 

 

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

 

 

Human Rights

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management approach

 

 

Goals & Outlook [Management]
Business Principles
Voluntary Commitments
Compliance
Customer and Supplier Management
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity
Employee Representation
Neighbors

 

 

Aspect: Investment and Procurement Practices

 

 

 

 

HR1

 

Investment agreements that include human rights clauses or screening

 

 

Customer and Supplier Management

HR2

 

Percentage of suppliers that have undergone screening on human rights and actions taken

 

4

 

Customer and Supplier Management

 

 

Aspect: Non-Discrimination

 

 

 

 

HR4

 

Incidents of discrimination and actions taken

 

 

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

 

 

Aspect: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

 

 

 

 

HR5

 

Operations that may be at significant risk

 

5

 

Voluntary Commitments
Employee Representation

 

 

Aspect: Child Labor

 

 

 

 

HR6

 

Operations with significant risk and measures taken

 

6

 

Business Principles
Voluntary Commitments
Customer and Supplier Management

 

 

Aspect: Forced and Compulsory Labor

 

 

 

 

HR7

 

Operations with significant risk and measures taken

 

7

 

Business Principles
Voluntary Commitments
Customer and Supplier Management

 

 

Society

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management approach

 

 

 

Business Principles
Management Structures for Sustainability
Personnel Responsibility
Compliance
Donations and Sponsorships
Politics and NGOs

 

 

Aspect: Community

 

 

 

 

SO1

 

Policy to manage impacts on local communities

 

 

Dialogue and Awards
Donations and Sponsorships
Neighbors

 

 

Aspect: Corruption

 

 

 

 

SO2

 

Percentage and number of business units analyzed

 

 

Compliance Cases

SO3

 

Percentage of employees trained in anti-corruption procedures

 

8

 

Compliance Cases

SO4

 

Actions taken in response to incidents of corruption

 

 

Compliance

 

 

Aspect: Public Policy

 

 

 

 

SO5

 

Public policy positions and participation in public policy development and lobbying

 

 

Politics and NGOs

SO6

 

Total value of financial contributions to political parties, politicians, etc.

 

 

Donations and Sponsorships

 

 

Aspect: Anti-Competitive Behavior

 

 

 

 

SO7

 

Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior

 

 

Compliance Cases

 

 

Aspect: Compliance

 

 

 

 

SO8

 

Fines/sanctions for non-compliance with laws and regulations

 

 

Compliance Cases

 

 

Product Responsibility (Product Stewardship)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management approach

 

 

Goals & Outlook [Products]
Business Principles
Management Structures for Sustainability
Compliance
Product Safety
Personnel Responsibility

 

 

Aspect: Customer Health and Safety

 

 

 

 

PR1

 

Product life cycle stages for which health and safety impacts are assessed

 

 

Product Safety

 

 

Aspect: Product and Service Labeling

 

 

 

 

PR3

 

Principles/procedures related to product and service information

 

 

Product Safety

PR5

 

Customer satisfaction

 

 

Customer and Supplier Management

 

 

Aspect: Marketing Communications

 

 

 

 

PR6

 

Programs for adherence to laws and voluntary codes related to marketing communications

 

 

Product Information

 

 

Aspect: Compliance

 

 

 

 

PR9

 

Significant fines for non-compliance with laws and regulations concerning the use of products and services

 

 

Compliance Cases

 

GRI Application Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

C+

 

B

 

B+

 

A

 

A+

Self Declared

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Party Checked

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRI Approved

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This indicator is fully complied with.
 This indicator is partially complied with.
 Annual Report 2014
Additional indicators are printed in gray.
Every single core indicator is presented. Gaps in numeration need to be attributed to the fact that only relevant additional indicators are presented in the index.